Encaustic Arts Magazine Spring 2014 | Page 21

Bundles

I started making bundles out of discards of my eco-prints. Some eco-print bundles, when unwrapped, have great natural markings and others become too dark due to too much exposure to the elements. It’s another way of working with Mother Nature and letting her provide the results to be collaged into the piece. I also added some buffalo and horse hair into them to infuse more spiritual energy. I love that they have a fetish, medicine man tool and weathered look. When people see my work, I’d like them to see the connection of how much respect I have for Mother Nature and for the materials she has to offer. I also aspire to bring spirituality into my work. My process is very exploratory with some accidents that don’t get weeded out and some that are intended markings. I like to think that I have managed to share my passion - or rather let me say "Passions" - my love of color, of art, of wax and for all Mother Nature offers. She gives us answers to almost everything if we would but look and listen. Our lives and our work are reflected everywhere with her essence.